DESIGN ANALYSIS OF INTEGRAL WEIGHT AND BALANCE SYSTEM FOR ARMY CARGO HELICOPTERS

Abstract

The study covered an analysis of helicopter operational usage affecting the design, installation, and operation of an integral weight and balance system for Army cargo helicopters currently in existence with those yet in the planning stage. An analysis of existing integral weight and balance systems and the applicability to helicopter usage was also performed. A recommended general system configuration is discussed as the outcome of the previously accomplished analysis. Problems involving accurate measurement of the gross weight and center of gravity with rotor(s) in operation are discussed with the solution. The application of an integral weight and balance system to Army cargo helicopters appears to be entirely feasible.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0664644

Entities

People

  • Stuart L. Varner

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Analog Signals
  • Army Aviation
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Helicopters
  • Landing Gear
  • Load Distribution
  • Measurement
  • Pressure Transducers
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Standards
  • Strain Gages
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design